in my Black Friday experiences it's all in how a store handles things.
Walmart is always an open door free for all while Target is a controlled line outside and inside most of the store is roped off. People are let in 50 at a time and shopping carts are banned in most areas and workers are there to actually help you out and control things.
in my Black Friday experiences it's all in how a store handles things.
Walmart is always an open door free for all while Target is a controlled line outside and inside most of the store is roped off. People are let in 50 at a time and shopping carts are banned in most areas and workers are there to actually help you out and control things.
There you go. That's how it should always be. I would say that I hope Walmart gets sued for a billion dollars because of how they do Black Friday, but since that would have to mean that people got seriously hurt or killed, I don't hope that... Could definitely happen though, and it would totally be Walmart's doing by refusing to control entry and by inciting the crowds.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
I read earlier that someone caught stealing at a Walmart on Friday was tackled/choke-held by security guards in the parking lot and later died. Goes to show idiocy is alive and well.
In the 80s, I worked for a department store at a local shopping center - and unfortunately, worked those Black Fridays too. There would be a mass of people waiting for us to lift the gate, and while they rushed in like madmen, there was none of the fighting and hair-pulling and other childish behavior we've seen lately.
Why is that? What does it say about how the "get a great deal at whatever cost and by the way, fuck you while I'm at it" mentality has changed over the past 20 or so years?
Nothing says 'Christmas' like the scent of Mace being sprayed in the face of Christmas shoppers by other Christmas shopper. Ho, ho, ho... Merrrry Christma.... AHHHH!!!! MY EYES!!! MY EYES!!! IT BURNS!!!! IT BURNS!!!
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Editorial note: Notice how I didn't use that Satanic word, 'Holiday'?
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Hail, Hail!!!
someone i know bought a little flat screen to play video games on. normally $150.00 on sale for $99.00
they stood in line for 3 fucking days to get the fucker and ate meals brought to them by caring friends & family members. they also cooked beans & wieners on a coleman camp stove & bathed by way of heating pans of water & wiping themselves down with a wash cloth.
they slept in a yukon double digit negative zero sleeping bag & skinned one of those star wars horse fuckers that was in the blizzard & had smelly inards & a nasty ass
someone i know bought a little flat screen to play video games on. normally $150.00 on sale for $99.00
they stood in line for 3 fucking days to get the fucker and ate meals brought to them by caring friends & family members. they also cooked beans & wieners on a coleman camp stove & bathed by way of heating pans of water & wiping themselves down with a wash cloth.
they slept in a yukon double digit negative zero sleeping bag & skinned one of those star wars horse fuckers that was in the blizzard & had smelly inards & a nasty ass
it was unreal for them
You're kidding, right? Who in their right mind would do that for $51?
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
someone i know bought a little flat screen to play video games on. normally $150.00 on sale for $99.00
they stood in line for 3 fucking days to get the fucker and ate meals brought to them by caring friends & family members. they also cooked beans & wieners on a coleman camp stove & bathed by way of heating pans of water & wiping themselves down with a wash cloth.
they slept in a yukon double digit negative zero sleeping bag & skinned one of those star wars horse fuckers that was in the blizzard & had smelly inards & a nasty ass
it was unreal for them
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To save 51 bucks. That is a little over half a tank of gas in my Durango.
...
Again... nothing says the spirit of the Lord, Jesus Christ... as a deal on a no-name flat screen television to play 'Call Of Duty' and 'Grand Theft Auto' on.
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Don't people watch 'A Charlie Brown Christmas', anymore?
Allen Fieldhouse, home of the 2008 NCAA men's Basketball Champions! Go Jayhawks!
Hail, Hail!!!
someone i know bought a little flat screen to play video games on. normally $150.00 on sale for $99.00
they stood in line for 3 fucking days to get the fucker and ate meals brought to them by caring friends & family members. they also cooked beans & wieners on a coleman camp stove & bathed by way of heating pans of water & wiping themselves down with a wash cloth.
they slept in a yukon double digit negative zero sleeping bag & skinned one of those star wars horse fuckers that was in the blizzard & had smelly inards & a nasty ass
it was unreal for them
...
To save 51 bucks. That is a little over half a tank of gas in my Durango.
...
Again... nothing says the spirit of the Lord, Jesus Christ... as a deal on a no-name flat screen television to play 'Call Of Duty' and 'Grand Theft Auto' on.
...
Don't people watch 'A Charlie Brown Christmas', anymore?
It seems that for some people, saving money has become a sport. Lately I've been seeing and hearing things that lead me to believe there is a section of the population that has become obsessed with saving money through sales and coupons. They have coupon swaps and there are all these online groups for it and shit... it's kind of weird. I assume people get so into it because getting the deal gives them a rush much like finally getting that poster or that record is a rush or a source of excitement or satisfaction for a lot of people here... But I can relate to getting excited about music and art... not fucking random shit that's on sale at Walmart or JC Penny. :?
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
yes pj soul i am joking around. but the fact is they saved $50 odd dollars & only waiting in line for 97 minutes if not 83 minutes...give or take a few minutes either way
yes it is fucking bullshit that this little no name television will probably implode in a few weeks. at least they got 3 weeks worth of gaming out of the deal
hopefully one of the children will throw it through a window or something
It seems that for some people, saving money has become a sport. Lately I've been seeing and hearing things that lead me to believe there is a section of the population that has become obsessed with saving money through sales and coupons. They have coupon swaps and there are all these online groups for it and shit... it's kind of weird. I assume people get so into it because getting the deal gives them a rush much like finally getting that poster or that record is a rush or a source of excitement or satisfaction for a lot of people here... But I can relate to getting excited about music and art... not fucking random shit that's on sale at Walmart or JC Penny. :?
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That's it.
i mean, if someone offered me a pallet of Pampers for 15 bucks... I'd pass, because what the fuck do i need a pallet of Pampers for?
But, as you said, there are people who would buy it... because it's a great deal... not realizing they are out 15 bucks and now have to deal with a fucking pallet of Pampers.
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someone i know bought a little flat screen to play video games on. normally $150.00 on sale for $99.00
they stood in line for 3 fucking days to get the fucker and ate meals brought to them by caring friends & family members. they also cooked beans & wieners on a coleman camp stove & bathed by way of heating pans of water & wiping themselves down with a wash cloth.
they slept in a yukon double digit negative zero sleeping bag & skinned one of those star wars horse fuckers that was in the blizzard & had smelly inards & a nasty ass
it was unreal for them
You're kidding, right? Who in their right mind would do that for $51?
I think Chadwick just gave us a poem or a savory vignette. Possibly even a prayer. But then with my head so fuzzy the whole world looks that way today.
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Again... nothing says the spirit of the Lord, Jesus Christ... as a deal on a no-name flat screen television to play 'Call Of Duty' and 'Grand Theft Auto' on.
This!
And "Dial-o-matic".
Or better yet, "Instant Jesus!"
"Pretty cookies, heart squares all around, yeah!" -Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
someone i know bought a little flat screen to play video games on. normally $150.00 on sale for $99.00
they stood in line for 3 fucking days to get the fucker and ate meals brought to them by caring friends & family members. they also cooked beans & wieners on a coleman camp stove & bathed by way of heating pans of water & wiping themselves down with a wash cloth.
they slept in a yukon double digit negative zero sleeping bag & skinned one of those star wars horse fuckers that was in the blizzard & had smelly inards & a nasty ass
it was unreal for them
I think Chadwick just gave us a poem or a savory vignette. Possibly even a prayer. But then with my head so fuzzy the whole world looks that way today.
...
It's the modern version of 'The Night Before Christmas'.
Another Christmas Miracle.
Allen Fieldhouse, home of the 2008 NCAA men's Basketball Champions! Go Jayhawks!
Hail, Hail!!!
the mafia in chicago or nyc or philly would accept the pallet of diapers for $15 & resell the fuckers at prices lower than the stores in their area. cha ching. go mafia go
someone i know bought a little flat screen to play video games on. normally $150.00 on sale for $99.00
they stood in line for 3 fucking days to get the fucker and ate meals brought to them by caring friends & family members. they also cooked beans & wieners on a coleman camp stove & bathed by way of heating pans of water & wiping themselves down with a wash cloth.
they slept in a yukon double digit negative zero sleeping bag & skinned one of those star wars horse fuckers that was in the blizzard & had smelly inards & a nasty ass
it was unreal for them
I think Chadwick just gave us a poem or a savory vignette. Possibly even a prayer. But then with my head so fuzzy the whole world looks that way today.
...
It's the modern version of 'The Night Before Christmas'.
Another Christmas Miracle.
I have bells and a melody. Tiny Tim bless us everyone. (or was it Weird Al)
always buy black market diapers & depends. cheaper than the stores and lets face it, saving a few bucks these days is a-ok. old ppl be peeing & pooping their pants... babies be doin the same shit. $15 a pallet load. that my friends is getting hooked the frig up!
someone i know bought a little flat screen to play video games on. normally $150.00 on sale for $99.00
they stood in line for 3 fucking days to get the fucker and ate meals brought to them by caring friends & family members. they also cooked beans & wieners on a coleman camp stove & bathed by way of heating pans of water & wiping themselves down with a wash cloth.
they slept in a yukon double digit negative zero sleeping bag & skinned one of those star wars horse fuckers that was in the blizzard & had smelly inards & a nasty ass
it was unreal for them
I think Chadwick just gave us a poem or a savory vignette. Possibly even a prayer. But then with my head so fuzzy the whole world looks that way today.
...
It's the modern version of 'The Night Before Christmas'.
Another Christmas Miracle.
"Pretty cookies, heart squares all around, yeah!" -Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
someone i know bought a little flat screen to play video games on. normally $150.00 on sale for $99.00
they stood in line for 3 fucking days to get the fucker and ate meals brought to them by caring friends & family members. they also cooked beans & wieners on a coleman camp stove & bathed by way of heating pans of water & wiping themselves down with a wash cloth.
they slept in a yukon double digit negative zero sleeping bag & skinned one of those star wars horse fuckers that was in the blizzard & had smelly inards & a nasty ass
it was unreal for them
You're kidding, right? Who in their right mind would do that for $51?
I think Chadwick just gave us a poem or a savory vignette. Possibly even a prayer. But then with my head so fuzzy the whole world looks that way today.
:fp: I'm too fucking excited about RNDM tonight - I totally didn't even take in the last part; if I had, I MIGHT have clued in!
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
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I was searching for the average savings for shoppers on Black Friday and I found the above link. Looks like it is indeed a suckering since most of the savings don't come on Black Friday at all. So, now I want to sell a bridge to all of those idiots who think they're getting a sweet deal but instead, are just getting the shaft.
:fp: I'm too fucking excited about RNDM tonight - I totally didn't even take in the last part; if I had, I MIGHT have clued in!
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RNDM are fucking GREAT!!! Joseph Arthur is a great songwriter and Jeff and Richard a solid rhythm section.
You should hang out after the gig and have the guys sign your CD. They are really cool.
Have fun!!!
Allen Fieldhouse, home of the 2008 NCAA men's Basketball Champions! Go Jayhawks!
Hail, Hail!!!
I was searching for the average savings for shoppers on Black Friday and I found the above link. Looks like it is indeed a suckering since most of the savings don't come on Black Friday at all. So, now I want to sell a bridge to all of those idiots who think they're getting a sweet deal but instead, are just getting the shaft.
Well, I went shopping for a nice outfit for my sister's 40th bday party on Friday (since there isn't any craziness here - it was just kind of busy), and I got a full outfit where every item was half price, and it was nice stuff. :thumbup: And I've heard from other who got amazing deals in the US. But there is NO way I would EVER consider doing Black Friday south of the border. Just dealing with the crowds wouldn't be worth it for me.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
:fp: I'm too fucking excited about RNDM tonight - I totally didn't even take in the last part; if I had, I MIGHT have clued in!
...
RNDM are fucking GREAT!!! Joseph Arthur is a great songwriter and Jeff and Richard a solid rhythm section.
You should hang out after the gig and have the guys sign your CD. They are really cool.
Have fun!!!
I don't want a CD, but I am considering bringing my vinyl album (not sure if I want to haul it around all night though). Either way, I'm off to have a fantastic night right now! And I even booked the day off work tomorrow!
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
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Walmart is always an open door free for all while Target is a controlled line outside and inside most of the store is roped off. People are let in 50 at a time and shopping carts are banned in most areas and workers are there to actually help you out and control things.
In the 80s, I worked for a department store at a local shopping center - and unfortunately, worked those Black Fridays too. There would be a mass of people waiting for us to lift the gate, and while they rushed in like madmen, there was none of the fighting and hair-pulling and other childish behavior we've seen lately.
Why is that? What does it say about how the "get a great deal at whatever cost and by the way, fuck you while I'm at it" mentality has changed over the past 20 or so years?
...
Editorial note: Notice how I didn't use that Satanic word, 'Holiday'?
Hail, Hail!!!
they stood in line for 3 fucking days to get the fucker and ate meals brought to them by caring friends & family members. they also cooked beans & wieners on a coleman camp stove & bathed by way of heating pans of water & wiping themselves down with a wash cloth.
they slept in a yukon double digit negative zero sleeping bag & skinned one of those star wars horse fuckers that was in the blizzard & had smelly inards & a nasty ass
it was unreal for them
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
To save 51 bucks. That is a little over half a tank of gas in my Durango.
...
Again... nothing says the spirit of the Lord, Jesus Christ... as a deal on a no-name flat screen television to play 'Call Of Duty' and 'Grand Theft Auto' on.
...
Don't people watch 'A Charlie Brown Christmas', anymore?
Hail, Hail!!!
yes it is fucking bullshit that this little no name television will probably implode in a few weeks. at least they got 3 weeks worth of gaming out of the deal
hopefully one of the children will throw it through a window or something
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
That's it.
i mean, if someone offered me a pallet of Pampers for 15 bucks... I'd pass, because what the fuck do i need a pallet of Pampers for?
But, as you said, there are people who would buy it... because it's a great deal... not realizing they are out 15 bucks and now have to deal with a fucking pallet of Pampers.
Hail, Hail!!!
I think Chadwick just gave us a poem or a savory vignette. Possibly even a prayer. But then with my head so fuzzy the whole world looks that way today.
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
This!
And "Dial-o-matic".
Or better yet, "Instant Jesus!"
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
It's the modern version of 'The Night Before Christmas'.
Another Christmas Miracle.
Hail, Hail!!!
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
I have bells and a melody. Tiny Tim bless us everyone. (or was it Weird Al)
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
WOW! Circle of motion energy avatar. I like it!!
Tiny Tim Forever!
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
I was searching for the average savings for shoppers on Black Friday and I found the above link. Looks like it is indeed a suckering since most of the savings don't come on Black Friday at all. So, now I want to sell a bridge to all of those idiots who think they're getting a sweet deal but instead, are just getting the shaft.
my avatar is pearl jam, brian of j
RNDM are fucking GREAT!!! Joseph Arthur is a great songwriter and Jeff and Richard a solid rhythm section.
You should hang out after the gig and have the guys sign your CD. They are really cool.
Have fun!!!
Hail, Hail!!!
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"